Environmental Officer Specialized Production
Retail
Minimum Requirements
- An NQF 6 qualification in Natural Science / Environmental Management / Environmental Law / Environmental Science / Biodiversity or equivalent as recognized by SAQA.
- EAPASA registration in terms of S24H of NEMA.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the Environmental Quality Management field.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Skills and Knowledge: Good working knowledge of environmental legislation, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations of 2014 as amended in April 2017, Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines and policies.
- Practical knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process.
- Knowledge and understanding of the environmental impact hierarchy and regulations.
- Sound understanding of other integrated environmental management tools.
- Understanding of the objectives and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and subordinate legislation.
- Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, Rules and Regulations.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Computer literacy.
- Presentation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Conflict management and problem-solving skills.
- Project management and interpersonal relations.
- Ability to evaluate and review documents and timeously produce thorough and informative documents and formulate clear, concise, legally defensible decisions.
- Good planning and organisation skills.
Responsibilities
- Management of the EIA process, including the drafting of environmental authorisations and conditions of authorisations.
- Management and dissemination of information and technical/procedural advice relating to environmental impact management.
- Management and implementation of other Integrated Environmental Management tools.
- Perform and manage administrative and related functions.
- Conduct site inspections and compile site visit reports.
- Evaluate environmental authorisation applications which include the following: Provide technical and procedural advice to stakeholders (e.g.
- Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP’s), local authorities and other departments and applicants).
- Review, interpret and evaluate applications and associated documentation according to established norms and standards.
- Review and evaluate Environmental Management Programmes for mining, municipal and water use applications.
- Review, evaluate and assess applications of unlawful development.
- Records management.
- Manage and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
